Which describe beta decay? Check all that apply 1.In beta decay, a proton becomes a neutron and a positron 2.In beta decay, a ne

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Which describe beta decay? Check all that apply 1.In beta decay, a proton becomes a neutron and a positron 2.In beta decay, a ne

utron becomes a proton and an electron 3.In beta decay, A neutron becomes a proton and a gamma ray 4.Beta decay releases energy 5.Beta decay releases a helium-4 nucleus.
answers: 1,2,4 on ed-genuity ..good luck!!!

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777dan777 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-22T05:49:06+03:00

Answer:

The correct statement are 1,2 and 4.

Explanation:

Beta minus decay: In this process, a neutron gets converted into a proton and an electron releasing a beta-particle. Along with release in energy.

The beta particle released carries a charge of -1 units.

$_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _{Z+1}^A\textrm{Y}+_{-1}^0\beta$

Beta plus decay: In this process, a proton gets converted to neutron and an electron neutrino and releases positron particles (beta particles with positive charge) .Along with release in energy

This particle carries a charge of +1 units.

$_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _{Z-1}^A\textrm{Y}+_{+1}^0\beta$